Al Gallodoro

Alfred J. Gallodoro, (June 20, 1913 – October 4, 2008) was an American jazz clarinetist and saxophonist, who performed from the 1920s up until his death. He is notable for having played lead alto sax with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra and bass clarinet for 12 years with the NBC Symphony Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. Bandleader Jimmy Dorsey praised him as "the best sax player who ever lived."

Birth and Death Data: Born June 20, 1913 (Chicago), Died October 4, 2008 (Oneonta)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1954

Roles Represented in DAHR: alto saxophone, clarinet, saxophone

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-06546 10-in. 3/26/1937 Shall we dance Paul Whiteman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-06547 10-in. 3/26/1937 For you Allan Holt ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor CS-06557 12-in. 3/28/1937 All points West Bob Lawrence ; Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and talk instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor CS-06558 12-in. 3/28/1937 All points West Bob Lawrence ; Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and talk instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor E4FB-3597 10-in. 3/1/1954 Mammina Nino D'Aurelio ; Terig Tucci Male vocal solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, saxophone, clarinet  
Victor E4FB-3598 10-in. 3/1/1954 Donne-donne Nino D'Aurelio ; Terig Tucci Male vocal solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, saxophone, clarinet  
Victor E4FB-3599 10-in. 3/1/1954 Angela mia Nino D'Aurelio ; Terig Tucci Male vocal solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, saxophone, clarinet  
Victor E4FB-3600 10-in. 3/1/1954 La gondola va Nino D'Aurelio ; Terig Tucci Male vocal solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, saxophone, clarinet  
Victor D6FB-2607 10-in. 8/5/1946 My prayer Mischa Borr Continental Orchestra Orchestra instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor D7FB-0278 10-in. 4/22/1947 Quai de bercy Maurice Chevalier ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor D7FB-0279 10-in. 4/22/1947 Quai de bercy Maurice Chevalier ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor D7FB-0280 10-in. 4/22/1947 Vingt ans Maurice Chevalier ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor D7FB-0281 10-in. 4/22/1947 Vingt ans Maurice Chevalier ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, clarinet  
Decca 64592 10-in. 10/21/1938 Cuban overture (Gershwin), part 1-1 Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64593 10-in. 10/21/1938 Cuban overture, part 2-1 Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64594 10-in. 10/21/1938 Cuban overture, part 3-1 Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64595 12-in. 10/21/1938 An American in Paris, part 1 Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64596 10-in. 10/21/1938 An American in Paris, part 2 Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64597 10-in. 10/21/1938 An American in Paris, part 3 Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64598 10-in. 10/23/1938 Second rhapsody, part 1 Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64599 10-in. 10/23/1938 Second rhapsody, part 2 Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64616 10-in. 9/9/1938 I'm coming Virginia Paul Whiteman and his Swing Wing instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64617 10-in. 9/9/1938 Jamboree Jones Paul Whiteman and his Swing Wing instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64618 10-in. 9/9/1938 Aunt Hagar's blues Paul Whiteman and his Swing Wing instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64619 10-in. 9/9/1938 I used to be color-blind Paul Whiteman and his Swing Wing instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64620 10-in. 9/9/1938 Sing a song of sixpence Paul Whiteman and his Swing Wing instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64621 10-in. 9/9/1938 Peelin' the peach Paul Whiteman and his Swing Wing instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64673 10-in. 9/20/1938 There's no place like your arms Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64674 10-in. 9/20/1938 All ashore Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64675 10-in. 9/20/1938 When I go a-dreaming Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64676 10-in. 9/20/1938 While a cigarette was burning Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64677 10-in. 9/20/1938 My reverie Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64678 10-in. 9/20/1938 Heart and soul Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64692 10-in. 10/23/1938 Rhapsody in blue, part 1 Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 64693 10-in. 10/23/1938 Rhapsody in blue, part 2 Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65362 10-in. 4/7/1939 Blue skies Paul Whiteman's Sax Octette instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65363 10-in. 4/7/1939 What'll I do ? Paul Whiteman's Sax Octette instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65364 10-in. 4/7/1939 I kiss your hand, Madame-1 Paul Whiteman's Sax Octette instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65365 10-in. 4/7/1939 After you've gone Paul Whiteman's Sax Octette instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65429 12-in. 4/18/1939 Concerto in F (Gershwin): 1st mvt. , part 1 Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65430 12-in. 4/18/1939 Concerto in F (Gershwin): 1st mvt., part 2 Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65431 12-in. 4/18/1939 Concerto in F (Gershwin): 2nd mvt. Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65432 12-in. 4/18/1939 Concerto in F (Gershwin): 3rd mvt. Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65574 10-in. 5/15/1939 Alexander's ragtime band Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65575 10-in. 5/15/1939 The June bugs' dance Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65576 10-in. 5/15/1939 Say it with music Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65577 10-in. 5/15/1939 Lady of the evening Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65578 10-in. 5/15/1939 The shoemaker's holiday Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65781 10-in. 6/13/1939 Say it with music Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65782 10-in. 6/13/1939 Lady of the evening Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65783 10-in. 6/13/1939 All alone Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 65784 10-in. 6/13/1939 Remember Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 66906 10-in. 11/24/1939 All the things you are Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 66907 10-in. 11/24/1939 All in fun Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 66908 10-in. 11/24/1939 Heaven in my arms Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 66909 10-in. 11/24/1939 That lucky fellow Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 66996 10-in. 12/21/1939 The creaking old mill on the creek Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 66997 10-in. 12/21/1939 The gaucho serenade Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 66998 10-in. 12/21/1939 Darn that dream Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 66999 10-in. 12/21/1939 My fantasy Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 67014 12-in. 1/3/1940 Manhattan serenade Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 67015 12-in. 1/3/1940 Manhattan moonlight Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 67016 12-in. 1/3/1940 Metropolitan nocturne Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 67021 12-in. 1/4/1940 Manhattan masquerade Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 67022 12-in. 1/4/1940 Side street in Gotham, part 1 Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 67023 12-in. 1/4/1940 Side street in Gotham, part 2 Paul Whiteman Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gallodoro, Al," accessed March 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110780.

Gallodoro, Al. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110780.

"Gallodoro, Al." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 March 2024.

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